By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 2, ’25 (TNZ) The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate allegations of a ₦480 million bribery scheme involving Nigerian lawmakers. TheNewsZenith reports that HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, condemned the bribery allegation […]
Cairo, Feb. 1, ’25 (Xinhua/TNZ) Fifty patients from the Gaza Strip entered Egypt on Saturday through the Rafah crossing, the only link between the Palestinian enclave and Egypt, Egypt’s state-run Nile TV reported. They are the first group of Gazan patients entering Egypt via the crossing for medical treatment since last May. Television footage showed […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Abuja, Feb. 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described as utterly befuddling and baffling former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent attempt to denigrate the judiciary. TheNewsZenith reports that the group’s chairman and secretary, Emeka Nwankpa and Dapo Okubanjo respectively cautioned Atiku in a statement at the weekend. “It […]
From Our Correspondent Awka, Feb. 1, ’25 (TNZ) Mr Morris Atula, a former World Wrestling Champion Golden Warrior, has pledged to revive the sport and return Nigeria to the wrestling map of the world. TheNewsZenith reports that Atula made the pledge as he declared his intention to run for the post of President of the […]
From Our Correspondent Awka, Feb. 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra said an accident along the Onitsha-Oba expressway, Idemili South Local Government Area, claimed the lives of four men on Friday. TheNewsZenith reports that the Sector Commander, Mrs Joyce Alexander, confirmed the accident to newsmen in Awka. Alexander attributed the […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad Ikeja, Jan. 28, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lilypond Export Command in Lagos, says it facilitated the export of agricultural produce and manufactured goods valued at $2.1 billion in 2024. TheNewsZdenith reports that the Command’s Area Controller, Ajibola Odusanya, announced the figure during a news conference at the command in […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, Jan. 29, ’25 (TNZ) The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the worst days are over as available economic indices indicate the economy is fast recovering under President Bola Tinubu. TheNewsZenith reports that the group made the observation in a statement jointly issued by Emeka Nwankpa and Dapo Okubanjo, Chairman and […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad Lagos, Jan. 28, ’25 (TNZ) Two health regulatory agencies in Lagos State have trained 48 healthcare officers from the six health districts in Lagos State on the use of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Facility Improvement Tools (WASHFITs). TheNewszenith reports that the agencies are the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) and […]
From Our Correspondent Ibadan, Jan. 26, ’25 (TNZ) Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has assured that the Federal Government was committed to digital transformation for youth empowerment. TheNewsZenith reports that Tijani gave the assurance in a keynote address he delivered at the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) Summit, […]
From Bolanle Ridwan, Abuja Abuja, Jan. 26, ’25 (TNZ): The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) has deployed 160 CNG buses to its transport union partners and sub-nationals to stem the soaring transport cost. TheNewsZenith reports that the Programme Director/Chief Executive of P-CNGi, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, announced this to Newsmen weekend in Abuja. According to […]